How far is it from Kirkwall to Aikerness?

The distance between Kirkwall and Aikerness is 30 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Kirkwall to Aikerness?

The drive from Kirkwall to Aikerness takes approximately 6 h 35 min by car.

What is the best route from Kirkwall to Aikerness?

The fastest route from Kirkwall to Aikerness covers 30 mi with a driving time of approximately 6 h 35 min.

Which direction is Aikerness from Kirkwall?

Aikerness lies roughly to the north of Kirkwall.

Are there charging stations between Kirkwall and Aikerness?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Kirkwall to Aikerness, including Great Western Road Car Park, Kirkwall (50 kW); Great Western Road South, Kirkwall (50 kW); Pickaquoy RD, Kirkwall (50 kW). Charging points on this route: 23.

Kirkwall Aikerness

Distance: 30 miDuration: 6 h 35 min

Driving from Kirkwall to Aikerness takes about 6 h 35 min via Kirkwall - Westray. The distance is 30 mi. The straight-line distance is 26 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions9 · 30 mi

1 Depart onto Harbour Street 74 yd
2 Turn left 1 mi
3 Turn left 110 yd
4 Turn straight onto Kirkwall - Westray 20 mi
5 Continue straight 1 mi
6 At end of road, turn right 8 mi
7 Turn left onto Rackwick Road 24 yd
8 Turn slightly right onto Aikerness Road 2 mi

9 Arrive onto Aikerness Road

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The return trip from Aikerness to Kirkwall covers roughly the same distance, 30 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

23 chargers

Great Western Road Car Park, KirkwallGreat Western Road Car Park, Kirkwall, Orkney, KW15 1BX50 kW
Great Western Road South, KirkwallGreat Western Road South, Kirkwall, Orkney, KW15 1AN50 kW
Pickaquoy RD, KirkwallPickaquoy RD, Kirkwall, KW15 1RP50 kW
Pickaquoy Road, KirkwallPickaquoy Road, Kirkwall, Scotland, KW15 1RP50 kW
Great Western Road Car Park, KirkwallGreat Western Road Car Park, Kirkwall, Orkney, KW15 1BX22 kW

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Kirkwall Port
Ferry Terminals

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Aikerness → Aith, Orkney Islands55 mi · 14 h 5 min Aikerness → Kirbest8 mi · 20 min Aikerness → Hobbister35 mi · 6 h 45 min Aikerness → Orphir37 mi · 6 h 45 min Aikerness → Clouston41 mi · 6 h 55 min Aikerness → Hoxa47 mi · 7 h

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 4 November 2026.

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How far is it from Kirkwall to Aikerness?: The distance between Kirkwall and Aikerness is 30 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Kirkwall to Aikerness?: The drive from Kirkwall to Aikerness takes approximately 6 h 35 min by car.
What is the best route from Kirkwall to Aikerness?: The fastest route from Kirkwall to Aikerness covers 30 mi with a driving time of approximately 6 h 35 min.
Which direction is Aikerness from Kirkwall?: Aikerness lies roughly to the north of Kirkwall.
Are there charging stations between Kirkwall and Aikerness?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Kirkwall to Aikerness, including Great Western Road Car Park, Kirkwall (50 kW); Great Western Road South, Kirkwall (50 kW); Pickaquoy RD, Kirkwall (50 kW). Charging points on this route: 23.

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